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A divine Australian version of the pavlova, this enhanced classic dessert is made with real sugar, salt, vinegar, vanilla, and cornflour and delivers a heavenly aroma that it relishes. Fresh fruits occasionally work for this for garnishing, too.[[Image:pavlova.jpg|thumb|Pavlova]] |
A divine Australian version of the pavlova, this enhanced classic dessert is made with real sugar, salt, vinegar, vanilla, and cornflour and delivers a heavenly aroma that it relishes. Fresh fruits occasionally work for this for garnishing, too.[[Image:pavlova.jpg|thumb|Pavlova]] |
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* 4-6 [[egg]] whites |
* 4-6 [[egg]] whites |
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− | * pinch [[salt]] |
+ | * pinch of [[salt]] |
− | * 8 oz. [[superfine sugar|castor sugar]]/[[granulated sugar|sugar]] (equal parts) |
+ | * 8 oz. [[superfine sugar|castor sugar]]/brown or white [[granulated sugar|sugar]] (equal parts) |
* 1 teaspoon white [[vinegar]] |
* 1 teaspoon white [[vinegar]] |
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* ½ teaspoon [[vanilla]] essence |
* ½ teaspoon [[vanilla]] essence |
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* 2 level teaspoons [[Cornstarch|cornflour]] |
* 2 level teaspoons [[Cornstarch|cornflour]] |
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# Preheat an oven to 400° F. |
# Preheat an oven to 400° F. |
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# Lightly grease an oven tray but line with baking paper or use non-stick [[cooking spray]]. |
# Lightly grease an oven tray but line with baking paper or use non-stick [[cooking spray]]. |
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− | # Beat the whites of [[egg]] |
+ | # Beat the whites of [[egg|eggs]] with a fresh pinch of [[salt]] until stiff (until peaks form). Continue beating, gradually adding [[Granulated sugar|sugar]], [[vinegar]] and [[vanilla]], until having thick consistency. |
# Lightly fold in [[cornstarch|cornflour]]. Pile mixture into the circular shape, making the hollow in the center for filling. |
# Lightly fold in [[cornstarch|cornflour]]. Pile mixture into the circular shape, making the hollow in the center for filling. |
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− | # For the electric oven, Turn oven to 250° F and bake undisturbed for 1 ½ hours. Or for the gas oven, bake at 400° F for |
+ | # For the electric oven, Turn oven to 250° F and bake undisturbed for 1 ½ hours. Or for the gas oven, bake at 400° F for 10 minutes, then turn oven to 250° F and bake a further hour. |
# Turn the oven off; leave [[pavlova]] in an oven until cool. |
# Turn the oven off; leave [[pavlova]] in an oven until cool. |
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# Top with [[whipped cream]] and decorate with fruit as desired. Serve cold and plain or with other desserts. |
# Top with [[whipped cream]] and decorate with fruit as desired. Serve cold and plain or with other desserts. |
Revision as of 05:47, 17 February 2020
Description
A divine Australian version of the pavlova, this enhanced classic dessert is made with real sugar, salt, vinegar, vanilla, and cornflour and delivers a heavenly aroma that it relishes. Fresh fruits occasionally work for this for garnishing, too.
Ingredients
- 4-6 egg whites
- pinch of salt
- 8 oz. castor sugar/brown or white sugar (equal parts)
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla essence
- 2 level teaspoons cornflour
Directions
- Preheat an oven to 400° F.
- Lightly grease an oven tray but line with baking paper or use non-stick cooking spray.
- Beat the whites of eggs with a fresh pinch of salt until stiff (until peaks form). Continue beating, gradually adding sugar, vinegar and vanilla, until having thick consistency.
- Lightly fold in cornflour. Pile mixture into the circular shape, making the hollow in the center for filling.
- For the electric oven, Turn oven to 250° F and bake undisturbed for 1 ½ hours. Or for the gas oven, bake at 400° F for 10 minutes, then turn oven to 250° F and bake a further hour.
- Turn the oven off; leave pavlova in an oven until cool.
- Top with whipped cream and decorate with fruit as desired. Serve cold and plain or with other desserts.